Countless women have walked the globe, each with a unique story to tell. However, many of these stories are utterly unknown. In that situation, a well-made cinematic piece can offer a simple, if brief, glimpse into their lives, struggles, and inspirations while also teaching us a few things along the way. #ThinkWithNiche
A biopic is a film that tells the tale of a real person's life or a specific moment in that person's life. They're a bit of an underappreciated wealth of the Bollywood film industry, especially when it comes to the inspiring stories of India's woman gems. These are the best portions of untold stories that must be seen. Many biographical films have been made in Bollywood, and most of them go unrecognized. The film industry has come to recognize the importance of women's lives, hardships, and accomplishments, as well as their responsibility to tell their stories on the big screen.
Here are six films to watch if you want to grasp some fantastic biopics of famous Indian Women and these movies are among the best biopic movies in Bollywood that you will love.
This is the Indian boxing ace's Bollywood biopic. The film Mary Kom, starring Priyanka Chopra, depicts her journey to becoming an Olympic medalist. When the young woman meets a well-known instructor in a boxing gym, she tells him about her desire to learn boxing and persuades him to teach her. Despite her father's opposition, she pursues her dreams. As a five-time world amateur boxing champion, the daughter of a Manipur rice farmer charts her own success story. Her unparalleled triumph in the Olympics also makes India proud. This is a film that everyone should see at least once in their lives.
Neerja is a biographical thriller film starring Sonam Kapoor as the heroic Neerja Bhanot. Neerja Bhanot, a 23-year-old chief flight attendant on a Pan Am flight kidnapped by Palestinian radicals in 1986. Neerja had escaped an abusive marriage at an early age and opted to make a career transition as an air hostess.
Throughout the terrifying 17-hour ordeal, Neerja used her courage, intellect, and strength to ensure that the passengers were safe, even hiding the American passengers' passports. She managed to save the lives of 359 passengers and crew members on board out of 379, all at the cost of her own life, thanks to her quick thinking and daring acts.
Chandro and Prakashi Tomar (played by Bhumi Pednekar and Taapsee Pannu), two female sharpshooters from Haryana, told their story in Saand Ki Aankh. Chandro and Prakashi, both in their 60s and living in a patriarchal environment, discover their shooting abilities by accident. They compete in various tournaments with the assistance of an instructor.
The females toil day and night and are mostly confined to their homes' four walls. They had to cover themselves under the veil all the time and color code their dupattas so that their husbands don't confuse them. Chandro and Prakashi begin competing in several shooting events and winning gold under the guise of visiting religious sites. What began as a way for them to escape their boring lives gradually transforms into a weapon with which they rebel against society's patriarchal structure.
Shakuntala Devi (Vidya Balan), a world-renowned mathematician who lived her life on her terms, is the subject of this film. She was frequently referred to as a "human computer." She was also an astrologer, author of math instructions, a cookbook for males, and crime fiction, as well as the author of one of India's first investigations of homosexuality and a potential Member of Parliament. To depict her indomitable spirit, the film humanizes her as a woman and mother, while simultaneously paying tribute to her genius as a mathematician. Shakuntala Devi was known around the world as a genius who could solve complicated equations in the time it took to recite Srinivasa Ramanujan. The film, which is told through the prism of her relationship with her daughter Anu, focuses on their very different struggles and goals.
Flight lieutenant Gunjan Saxena, played by Janhvi Kapoor, was the first Indian Air Force women officer to go to battle. She made history as a flying officer during the Kargil conflict in 1999 when she piloted a Cheetah aircraft into the battle zone and saved numerous men. Gunjan Saxena has wanted to be a pilot since she was a child, so she decides to drop out of school in 10th grade to pursue her goal. However, as time passes, her qualifications change, and she eventually fills out the form after graduation. She is the sole candidate picked for a position as a female air force officer in a newly established camp. Gunjan later continues her training at an air force camp, where she is humiliated by senior male officers because she is the only female in the camp.
Saina Nehwal is the World Champion, Olympic Medalist, and Indian Badminton Player of the Year. The remarkable narrative of a gifted youngster's ascension to the peak of the Badminton World via sheer dedication and determination is told in this biography. The film, which stars Parineeti Chopra, gives a heartfelt tribute to the player who placed Indian badminton on the map, yet the essence of her talent remains in the bottle.
Conclusion
Countless women have proven their power to the world, each with their own story to tell. Many of these tales, though, are completely unknown. In that case, a well-crafted cinematic film can provide a basic, though brief, peek into their lives, problems, and inspirations while also teaching us a few lessons. Hope the entertainment industry took a huge role in the upcoming days to provide such motivating biopics more and more.
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